2025.08.18
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Semiconductor Devices
Fixed Term：Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
| Field or Position | NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher in Semiconductor Devices |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 1 position available |
| Affiliation |
Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group |
| Work Description | Development of diamond-based electronic devices
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| Scope of Work Description Change | Duties are subject to change within the scope of the Employee’s position. |
| Qualification | Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field by the start date of employment. Candidates are preferred to have skills and experience in research related to thin film growth, microfabrication, device analysis, or surface/interface physics. |
| Starting Date | October 2025 or later (negotiable) |
| Term | 1 year (possibly renewable with annual evaluation) |
| Contract Renewal Criteria / Maximum Employment Period | Renewal of the contract will be determined based on work performance, work attitude, progress of the work engaged in, workload at the end of the contract period, budget situation, and other factors. The maximum employment period shall not exceed 5 years. This may be subject to change because of amendments to the Working Regulations. |
| Work Place | National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki-Site (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki) |
| Scope of Work Location Changes | The scope of the change of place of work shall be limited to each of the Employer’s site, as well as other locations separately approved by the Employer. |
| Work Hours | 7 hours 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Deemed working hours when the discretionary labor system is applied are 8 hours and 15 minutes per day. |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year Holidays, annual paid leave and other holidays as stipulated in the Working Regulations. |
| Salary / Supply | Monthly salary 376,380 yen Followed by NIMS regulations. Commuting allowance and national insurance are also provided. Fixed overtime pay included in monthly salary(Article 10, item 3 of the Salary Regulations for Fixed Term Employees) |
| Trial Period | Two months from the start date of employment |
| Insurance | Health insurance (MEXT Mutual Aid Association), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance and Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in these insurances when working conditions meet the requirements. |
| Employer | President, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) |
| Measures to prevent passive smoking | No smoking (except in designated areas outside)
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| How to Apply | Send the following documents in PDF format via e-mail:
*Please note that submitted documents will not be returned. *Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the NIMS privacy policy. |
| Delivery Address | Please refer to the contact address below. |
| Deadline | Until the position is filled. |
| Selection Process | After document screening, short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. |
| Contact to | Satoshi Koizumi Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan E-Mail: KOIZUMI.Satoshi=nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@") |